Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
Visa sponsorship
Engineering · Wellington, New Zealand · Full-Time · $38.25 - $45.06/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Whether you maintain plant in Dubai, Doha or Riyadh, a considered next move could take your engineering skills to Wellington, New Zealand. A global rolling stock manufacturer that maintains the city's electric passenger trains is appointing Maintenance Mechanical Engineers to several permanent, full-time positions there.
The role keeps electric multiple units and passenger carriages performing safely: fault finding, planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and recovery after incidents, in an environment where safety is critical. Shift patterns apply, with at least 40 hours each week. Engineers grounded in electrical, mechanical, rail, industrial or automotive work will recognise the demands.
The employer is accredited and extends sponsorship support on the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to the right candidates with rolling stock experience. Overseas applicants are welcome.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver routine maintenance and scheduled checks to plan, alongside out-of-course repairs
- Fault-find, maintain and repair electric multiple units and passenger carriages, and recover them after incidents
- Apply sound mechanical engineering practice within safety standards and health and safety rules in a safety-critical environment
- Keep precise documentation and secure plant and equipment
Requirements & Eligibility
- NZQA Level 4 or 5 trade qualification or equivalent in an automotive, mechanical or electrical discipline
- At least four years' hands-on experience in maintenance, fault finding, repair and incident recovery
- Experience of relevant technical specifications, standards and practices
- Experience in heavy industry, the automotive industry, locomotives, ships or similar
- Willingness to work shifts; registered or licensed electrician status is beneficial but not essential
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